Clara C. Mines
August 12, 1935 – January 25, 2022
Clara Novella Courtney Mines, affectionately known as (“GAM”) departed this Life on Tuesday January 25, 2022. The wife of the late Woodson E. Mines who passed December 7, 2020.
She is survived by her devoted and loving daughters and sons-in-law, Billie M. Motley (Michael Sr) and Simone Mines- Gresham (Sadeeq); four grandchildren, Michael Jr, Markita, loving and devoted Ebonie Rozier Motley and Dustin O. Mines; 17 Greatgrandchildren. One who proceeded her in death Kalil Motley.
To mourn her lost she leaves devoted brothers Alex, Melvin (Theresa) and Curtis Courtney (Deanna); and sister Hattie Yvonne Baylor. A loving and devoted niece, Deborah Courtney Spearman. Lifelong and loving cousins and friends, Virginia (Gerald) Mills, Gail James- Dudley, Simone L. Sills, Nettie Coleman; and devoted neighbor, Anna Wilson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service for Clara and Woodson Mines will be held at 2pm on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Affinity Funeral Service-Richmond Chapel, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294. Click here to view the Livestream service for Clara & Woodson Mines.
A private entombment will take place at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia.
“Lord You have called our loved ones home. We ask that You give us Your peace as we remember Aunt Clara and Uncle Woody in joy and happiness; Your comfort in our suffering; and Your love in their passing; knowing that one day we will all experience the peace of eternal life. In Jesus Name. Amen.”
To all that knew them they loved them easily and genuinely. The spirit of each of you transcends across families. We will always keep you close in our hearts.
May the Lord be with Dustin and family during this time of bereavement, “Gamm” was always a genuine beautiful person, I know she will be greatly missed.
To the family of the late Clara C Mines . I offer my deepest condolences to you and especially to my God Mother Simone Mines Gresham. Mrs. Mines is at peace now where there is no more pain and sorrow. God has taken an Angel and remember he only takes the best. So continue to cherish those special moments you had with her. May God give y’all the strength to get through this difficult time.
Sending our sincerest condolences. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort in the days to come.
-Barbara, Alease and Arthur
Our Deepest Condolences to the Woodson Mines Family in the passing of their Love one, may Mo. Clara rest in peace we send prayer of comfort to my cousins and her friends my God’s joy that he has called another angle home to cease from labor to rest from all cares of this life no bed can hold her any longer, but beautiful rest with the father is her peace.❤🙏❤
To Simone and family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother.
My condolences to my family. Clara and Woodson was my parents best friends and cousin. (Henry and Louise Quash). Every New Years Eve they would be celebrating with them. On Sundays after attending church Clara would stopped by the house and spend hours and hours talking with mom. Dad would go to Northside Barbershop and spend the entire day with Woodson. Clara was the one that got me hooked on 7 Layer Salad and that was the last thing she made for me before her health start to fail. They both will be missed dearly. R.I.P. and tell mom and dad I said hello.
To the Mines family you have my deepest sympathy I am so sorry for your lost , may God keep the entire family in prayer to get through this difficult time in his Holy name amen. (R.I.P GAM)
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you all strength and comfort.I will miss talking with them love y’all.
I WILL MISS YOU AUNT CLARA. BUT I’M GOING TO ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE AND OF COURSE YOU LOOKING AT ME SHAKING YOUR HEAD WITH SO MUCH LOVE FOR ME. REST IN REST.
Sending comfort, peace and my condolences to the family. May God give you the strength you need during this time. I met Mrs. Clara through Ms. Yvonne and enjoyed spending time driving them both to West Virginia or shopping areas of their choice. Rest in peace Mrs. Clara
Our condolences to the family. We were best friends and saddened to hear about the passing of Clara and Woodson. May God bless you. We love you Billie & Simone.
The Stevens and Scott Family
We will miss you..You we’re my extended grandma..I know you up there with your husband now having a ball..Rest Easy Gam